#84 USA Rice's Climate Smart Commodity Grants

13/02/2024 26 min Episodio 84
#84 USA Rice's Climate Smart Commodity Grants

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Episode Synopsis

In 2022, USDA announced Climate Smart Commodity grants, with the USA Rice - Ducks Unlimited - National Black Growers Council application receiving the highest score and $80 million. Throughout 2023, the details of the program were negotiated and sign ups are about to open. USA Rice's Director of Grower Relations and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Josh Hankins comes by to explain how the program will work and what rice growers can expect. With special guest: Josh Hankins, Director of Grower Relations and the Rice Stewardship Partnership, USA Rice Hosted by: Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon